Manager (Residential Drug and Alcohol Youth Rehab)MANAGE AND OVERSEE OUR CUTTING-EDGE REHAB PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON HOLISTIC, EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT.
JOIN THE TED NOFFS FOUNDATION, AUSTRALIA'S LARGEST PROVIDER OF DRUG TREATMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. Type: Full Time
Location: Watson, ACT
Remuneration: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (Level 6) + full salary packaging options available (of up to $15,899 tax free per year), 11% superannuation, leave loading of 17.5%, laptop, mobile phone and vehicle.
About Us: The Ted Noffs Foundation services are focused on helping young people with drug, crime and mental health issues and have achieved significant success.
We run services across NSW, ACT and QLD with over 150 staff and nearly 300 volunteers committed to helping disadvantaged young Australians.
The Role: Lead a multidisciplinary team of Australia's first and most respected youth residential treatment program.Provide day to day clinical and operational oversight of program delivery and client wellbeing.Oversee a Therapeutic Community Treatment model within a residential setting.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead our PALM Residential Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation unit in Watson, ACT.
Operating as a therapeutic community, our youth rehab for teens is a three-month program providing a holistic, intensive, multi-disciplinary, residential treatment program staffed by professionals specifically trained in working through trauma, challenging behaviours and complex needs.
The program offers counselling, family support, group work, vocational/educational modules, living skills and recreational activities.
The Manager will have high levels of community sector management experience, leadership skills, people management experience and compassion for marginalised young people.
Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to: Lead the development and implementation of programs/clinical aspects of PALM residential program and CALM aftercare program.Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team including counsellors and alcohol and other drug workers, and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the program.Ensure the implementation of a Therapeutic Community model within a residential setting.Ensure that the Program is delivered to the highest standards in compliance with the requirements of the funding agreements.Oversee the coordination of referral and intake of new clients by ensuring that these are carried out in line with policies and procedures.Staff management including recruitment, personal and professional development and staff performance appraisals.Oversee the weekly rosters, including staff roster and PALM Program (group roster) ensuring a responsiveness to issues within the residence.Implement consultative meetings with appropriate individuals and organisations.Maintain and refine the infrastructure and systems necessary for the running of the programs.Provide advice to the Foundation by identifying trends towards new opportunities and the enhancement of services.Develop and maintain productive relationships with non-government organisations and government department services.Contribute to the building of the Program Budgets and ensuring that the program operates within the budgets.Oversee and ensure the supervision of all staff in a project, students and volunteer placements.Provide reports and administrative documentation as required.Maintain data collection systems, client record systems and financial systems as required.Ensure that the household is a safe and supportive environment free from harassment and which creates a positive atmosphere.Responsible for the safety of residents, staff and visitors in the program.Monitor and ensure that all policies and procedures are followed by all staff and program participants.Maintain legal and ethical requirements.Flexibility in working hours, including occasional shift duties or weekend work as necessary.Participate in the On-Call duties.Qualifications and experience in working with young people with alcohol and/or other drug-related difficulties.Demonstrated capacity to coordinate a residential treatment service and to motivate, lead and supervise a multidisciplinary staff team.Demonstrated knowledge of Therapeutic Community Standards and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.Experience in developing and implementing living skills disciplines and ability to coach and lead others.Staff supervision and related administrative experience, preferably within a residential setting.Knowledge and experience of good counselling practice.Strong analytical, written and financial literacy skills with a proven ability to manage budget, analyse data and statistics, write reports.Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to form strategic sector and community relationships.Commitment to the principles of harm minimisation and to the aims of the Ted Noffs Foundation.Must have a current and valid ACT Working With Vulnerable People Check and Driver Licence.Current First Aid Certificate.Familiarity with local issues, networks and services.Experience in working with young people, particularly those with AOD issues.How To Apply Submit your application via SEEK with a Resume and a Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role.
As interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, applicants are encouraged to apply at the earliest point and will be highly regarded.
Interviews may be offered upon application. Please note only successful applicants will be contacted.
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